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Cost of Living & Prices:
Burundi vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Burundi vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.08 times less for grocery shopping in Burundi than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.37 PLN (5.87 USD) in Burundi and 26.98 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Burundi.

21.37 PLN
26.98 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2 PLN (0.55 USD) in Burundi and 9.18 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Burundi.

2.00 PLN
9.18 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 36.59 PLN (10.05 USD) in Burundi and 72.6 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Burundi.

36.59 PLN
72.60 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 61.71 PLN (16.95 USD) in Burundi and 65.54 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Burundi.

61.71 PLN
65.54 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 35.9 PLN (9.86 USD) in Burundi and 58.55 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Burundi.

35.90 PLN
58.55 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.85 PLN (2.43 USD) in Burundi and 69.18 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Burundi.

8.85 PLN
69.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 7.35 PLN (2.02 USD) in Burundi and 12.16 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Burundi.

7.35 PLN
12.16 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.38 PLN (3.4 USD) for 12 eggs in Burundi and 26.18 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Burundi.

12.38 PLN
26.18 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.69 PLN (3.21 USD) in Burundi and 13.87 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Burundi.

11.69 PLN
13.87 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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90.99 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.78 PLN (0.49 USD) in Burundi and 10.7 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Burundi.

1.78 PLN
10.70 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.15 PLN (1.14 USD) in Burundi and 18.24 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Burundi.

4.15 PLN
18.24 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 37.5 PLN (10.3 USD) in Burundi and 62.48 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Burundi.

37.50 PLN
62.48 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.46 PLN (0.95 USD) in Burundi and 5.79 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Burundi.

3.46 PLN
5.79 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.82 PLN (0.5 USD) in Burundi and 14.6 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Burundi.

1.82 PLN
14.60 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.3 PLN (1.73 USD) in Burundi and 20.83 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Burundi.

6.30 PLN
20.83 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.53 PLN (0.42 USD) in Burundi and 13.62 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Burundi.

1.53 PLN
13.62 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.04 PLN (1.66 USD) in Burundi and 30.11 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Burundi.

6.04 PLN
30.11 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.70 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.01 PLN (1.1 USD) in Burundi and 23.19 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Burundi.

4.01 PLN
23.19 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.04 PLN (1.66 USD) in Burundi and 9.07 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Burundi.

6.04 PLN
9.07 PLN

Restaurant

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Burundi vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.82 times less for meals in restaurants in Burundi than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 12.49 PLN (3.43 USD) in Burundi and 21.34 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Burundi.

12.49 PLN
21.34 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.19 PLN (1.7 USD) in Burundi and 12.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Burundi.

6.19 PLN
12.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.63 PLN (2.37 USD) in Burundi and 29.13 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Burundi.

8.63 PLN
29.13 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.34 PLN (5.86 USD) in Burundi and 43.69 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Burundi.

21.34 PLN
43.69 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 14.02 PLN (3.85 USD) in Burundi and 43.69 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Burundi.

14.02 PLN
43.69 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 123.43 PLN (33.9 USD) in Burundi and 509.73 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Burundi.

123.43 PLN
509.73 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.87 PLN (2.71 USD) in Burundi and 94.66 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Burundi.

9.87 PLN
94.66 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.04 PLN (1.11 USD) in Burundi and 9.28 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Burundi.

4.04 PLN
9.28 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURBIF

Burundi vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in Burundi than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.8 PLN (1.32 USD) in Burundi and 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the United States.

4.80 PLN
3.59 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.89 PLN (1.34 USD) in Burundi and 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in the United States.

4.89 PLN
3.38 PLN

Transportation

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Burundi vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.58 times less for transportation in Burundi than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 109.23 PLN (30 USD) in Burundi and 480.61 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Burundi.

109.23 PLN
480.61 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.71 PLN (1.02 USD) in Burundi and 10.56 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Burundi.

3.71 PLN
10.56 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 109.23 PLN (30 USD) in Burundi and 152.92 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Burundi.

109.23 PLN
152.92 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.78 PLN (3.51 USD) in Burundi and 7.9 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in the United States.

12.78 PLN
7.90 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 24.58 PLN (6.75 USD) in Burundi and 18.17 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

24.58 PLN
18.17 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURBIF

Burundi vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.15 PLN (1.69 USD) in Burundi and 72.82 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Burundi.

6.15 PLN
72.82 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.74 PLN (27.12 USD) in Burundi and 574.43 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Burundi.

98.74 PLN
574.43 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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236.66 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEURBIF

Burundi vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.58 times less for renting an apartment in Burundi than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1761 PLN (483.63 USD) in Burundi and 14774 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Burundi.

1 761 PLN
14 774 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 404.66 PLN (111.14 USD) in Burundi and 9260 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Burundi.

404.66 PLN
9 260 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5197 PLN (1427.49 USD) in Burundi and 29934 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Burundi.

5 197 PLN
29 934 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1144 PLN (314.14 USD) in Burundi and 19030 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Burundi.

1 144 PLN
19 030 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURBIF

Burundi vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.03 times less for buying an apartment in Burundi than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9969 PLN (2737.96 USD) in Burundi and 63189 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Burundi.

9 969 PLN
63 189 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 7852 PLN (2156.7 USD) in Burundi and 44333 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Burundi.

7 852 PLN
44 333 PLN

Salary

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Burundi vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Burundi is 10.99 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1705 PLN (468.33 USD) in Burundi and 18734 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.9% lower in Burundi.

1 705 PLN
18 734 PLN

Hotels

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Burundi vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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378 PLN

Two stars

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533 PLN

Three stars

368 PLN
711 PLN

Four stars

705 PLN
919 PLN

Five stars

-
2 188 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Burundi: 1 cities, 14 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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